Senior Early Years Practitioner
Barton Farm Primary Academy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HS28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Shift work. Opening times: 07:30 - 18:00 50 weeks a year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- D
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a brand-new role created as part of the expansion of our popular Beehive Nursery. You will be joining the team at an exciting stage in our development as we move into our new purpose-built setting within the school grounds, and begin offering year-round care.
The Beehive is an integral part of our warm and welcoming school community. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, supportive and enjoyable place to work, where every team member is valued as an individual and their ideas, strengths and contributions are genuinely recognised. We are committed to helping you be the very best you can be, both for yourself and for the children in your care. You will be supported by our experienced leadership team, including our Lead Practitioner, Early Years Leader and wider school network. We invest in professional development through dedicated weekly CPD time and opportunities to pursue your individual interests and specialisms. As part of the University of Winchester Academy Trust family of schools and nurseries, we can also offer access to high-quality training and a supportive network of colleagues.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious practitioner who is passionate about helping young children, and those who work alongside them, reach their full potential. You may already have experience mentoring colleagues, leading aspects of provision, overseeing daily routines, and modelling outstanding practice. Equally, you may be ready to take the next step in your career and further develop your leadership skills.
At The Beehive, we value children's natural curiosity and have created a dynamic curriculum and inspiring environment that nurtures a love of learning and encourages high aspirations from the very beginning of a child's educational journey. If you believe in dreaming big for every child and want to work in a setting that will inspire and challenge you, we would love to hear from you. One of the many advantages of being part of our school-based nursery is that you can focus your energy on providing exceptional experiences for children and supporting your team, while we take care of the less exciting areas such as staffing, administration and policy management
What the school offers its staff
Join our thriving Beehive Nursery as a Senior Early Years Practitioner and play a key role in an exciting new chapter of our journey. Based within our brand-new purpose-built setting at Barton Farm Primary School, this newly created position offers the opportunity to help shape our expanding provision as we introduce year-round care. We are looking for a passionate, ambitious practitioner who is committed to delivering outstanding early years experiences, supporting colleagues to flourish, and inspiring every child to reach their full potential. In return, you will be part of a warm, supportive school community that values your contributions, invests in your professional development, and provides excellent opportunities for growth through the University of Winchester Academy Trust network.
Why Join Our Team?
As a member of team, you will have access to a range of valuable benefits designed to support
your professional skills, financial wellbeing, health and work-life balance.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The LGPS is one of the most valuable workplace pension schemes available in the UK. As a
defined benefit pension scheme with strong statutory protections, it provides a secure income in
retirement. The school contributes approximately three times more than employees contribute
themselves, making it significantly more generous than many pension arrangements available
elsewhere (including private nurseries).
Additional Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Eye test vouchers
• Hampshire pay scales with clear salary progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement (where applicable)
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Staff discount available for dependents & preferential admission to Barton Farm Primary.
• Unlike larger nursery groups, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, close-knit
environment where relationships matter, decisions are made locally, and every team member
can make a meaningful difference
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Barton Farm Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 345 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01962798844
Arranging a visit to Barton Farm Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk.
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